FAQs concerning Hillsborough Lease Extensions

  • I have got a leasehold flat in the Hillsborough area and was curious if I could obtain a lease extension. What are your processes and charges. Has seventy two years unexpired
  • I need to extend my current lease can you assist? I think it has 60 years left
  • I have been in touch with my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Hillsborough. His has been in contact with costs etc. I need a ball park figure for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The flat currently has a 99 YR lease which started December 1984.
  • I own a one bedroom apartment in Hillsborough. The start date for the lease was in 2001 for 99 years. Now I am looking for a lease extension. I am unclear about additional expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I bought a garden flat in Hillsborough. I am looking for a lease extension on the property. It is circa eighty years. I would just like to know what your charges are and how long it would take for completion.
  • I'm looking for a flat to buy in Hillsborough and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold title. I've found a one bedroom apartment I like with a 90 years lease. My research reveals that I can go for a lease extension after 2 years, but:- Is this a given?
  • Regarding a residence in Hillsborough. upper maisonette. 78 yrs remaining. I have negotiated a lease extension price of £20k for 135yrs. Landlord also insisted on Notice of Claim which I think is a tad over the top. Advice required.
  • My (separately handling my lease extension) said I need a licence to alter given that I wish to carry out a loft extension to my property. Is this strictly required given that I have a share of the freehold. I've informally discussed the loft conversion with my co-freeholder some time ago and he had no objection once I reassured him that if my builder damages the roof I won't expect the co-freeholder to pay for future repairs to the roof. Assuming I need formal consent should I get the licence to alter and then start the lease extension process?
  • I own 50% in a shared ownership property with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around 71 years. I need a at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Hillsborough and have a mortgage with Nationwide Building Society.
  • We currently own a garden flat in Hillsborough and are looking to sell it this year so we can carry out some improvements on our family home. I checked the lease and it has seventy four years left. Not sure what to do, have read some bits on the web saying it will be 13k plus to get a lease extension. Do you have some advice on this? Should I contact the landlord first and will they be able to give me a cost?

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